The Christmas Princess

The Christmas Princess is a children's play comedy written by Arthur M. Jolly. It opened off-Broadway in December 2005 at The Coop Theatre Company in Los Angeles and is published by YouthPlays, Inc. The play was written as a modern fairytale, blending elements of the western European Brothers Grimm fairy tale and Japanese folklore. The Christmas Princess is a popular choice for school drama programs and community theatre groups. Productions The original production opened on December 2, 2005, at the off-Broadway Coop Theatre Company (now closed, located on Santa Monica Boulevard in Los Angeles.) Robert Miano originated the role of King Heironymous. The play was revived in 2007 at the Black Box Theatre. The 2007 production of the play was directed by Paul Messinger and choreographed by Monica Juodvalkis. The Christmas Princess marked the stage debut of noted TV and movie actor and teen idol Erik von Detten, who played the role of the handsome Prince. In December 2009, the play was revived at the 3rd Street Promenade playhouse in Santa Monica. Only one actor has played in all three of the Los Angeles performances - John Frank, who originated the role of the Jester, before playing the Bear and finally King Heironymous.